The Roundup with Jeff Stockton (Season 31 Round 3)

 

The rough box office times continue in Round 3. Here's The Roundup....

3. God of War III - Part One

I didn't love the film, let me get that on the record right away. But there was some good stuff in there - mostly visual, special-effects stuff. I had problems with how incomplete it feels though. That said, it makes the Top 3 due to its financial success, which the studio so desperately needed.

2. At Night All Blood Is Black

Probably the best overall film of the round, and the season so far, it only is #2 instead of #1 on this list because of the blue mood it put me in. Unless there are a string of MUST SEE films later in the season - as has been known to happen - I highly anticipate this one to get plenty of award nominations come season's end.

1. The House Down the Street

This one felt like a nice old school thriller that was more common to see in the 70s or 80s. I appreciated that in today's world of giant computerized explosions. I wouldn't mind seeing more tight, character driven thrillers like this one.

3. N/A

2. Part One

I hate split part films. The studio is doing the same thing with their third Justice League film. At least those two are only coming out a season apart. God of War III - Part Two doesn't seem to even have a release date yet (and based on writer Wesley Campbell's comments, does not appear to be written yet).

1. Profits

Things are still struggling financially for the studio this season. Only 3 of 9 films have turned a profit. Even with the strong success of God of War III Part One, the studio is still over $125 million in the hole on the season.